If intake of the amino acid tryptophan increases, the need for which nutrient decreases?

a. Thiamin
b. Niacin
c. Pantothenic acid
d. Riboflavin


Answer: b. Niacin

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a. Rapid weight loss is encouraged as a treatment for fatty liver disease. b. Elevated liver enzymes are a good indicator for liver disease. c. Metabolic syndrome is not a risk factor for liver disease. d. Hepatomegaly includes liver inflammation.

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Increased destruction of red blood cells with rapid release of bilirubin into the blood is known as:

A. obstructive jaundice B. bilirubin conjugation C. post-hepatic jaundice D. hemolytic jaundice E. bilirubin dissection

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Which oil is not recommended internally for children and is contraindicated if there is a history of epilepsy or hypertension?

A. Benzoin B. Cajuput C. Cedarwood D. Cinnamon

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Walking at a pace of 4.0 mph that requires some increase in breathing and heart rate would be classified as a _______-intensity activity.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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